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Eryngium phyteumae

Eryngium phyteumae Delar. f.

Huachuca Mountain Eryngo

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ERPH3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Stems reclining, up to about 18 inches long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ
Native Habitat: Open slopes in grassy areas, wet meadows, depressions in pine-oak forests.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Eryngium phyteumae in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Eryngium phyteumae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eryngium phyteumae

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-13
Research By: CBR

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